Lead Warehouse Clerk 1st Shift

Smurfit Westrock; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Smurfit Westrock in Winston-Salem, NC is seeking a Lead Warehouse Clerk – Assembly to support the Warehouse Supervisor in directing warehouse operations, shipping, receiving and inventory control.

The role emphasizes leadership of warehouse clerks and material handlers, and requires acting as a liaison with other departments, customers and vendors to resolve issues.

Overtime is required; the position works in a safety‑conscious environment in accordance with company policies.

Qualifications

• Lead and supervise warehouse clerks and material handlers.
• Coordinate shipping, receiving, and inventory control.
• Commitment to safety and efficient operations.

Responsibilities

• Perform all Warehouse Clerk duties.
• Provide leadership to warehouse clerks and material handlers.
• Act as a liaison between warehouse and other departments, customers, and vendors.
• Troubleshoot issues and assist Supervisor with a resolution.
• Serve as a working leader; function as a Supervisor in the Supervisor’s absence.
• Responsible for the overall Safety and cleanliness of equipment and area.
• Work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Overtime is required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Description & Requirements

Smurfit Westrock (NYSE:SW) is the go-to leader and partner of choice in sustainable packaging. We are dedicated to creating efficient and scalable paper and packaging solutions to help solve complex packaging challenges. Guided by our values of safety, loyalty, integrity and respect, we are committed to delivering meaningful value for shareholders, customers, employees and the communities where we operate.

Summary

The Lead Warehouse Clerk – Assembly position is responsible for assisting the Warehouse Supervisor/Operations Manager in directing and managing the warehouse functions including shipping, receiving products and materials, and inventory control.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities Include The Following

• Perform all Warehouse Clerk duties.
• Provide leadership to warehouse clerks and material handlers.
• Act as a liaison between warehouse and other departments, customers, and vendors.
• Troubleshoot issues and assist Supervisor with a resolution.
• Serve as a working leader; function as a Supervisor in the Supervisor’s absence.
• Responsible for the overall Safety and cleanliness of equipment and area.
• Work in a safe and efficient manner in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Overtime is required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities. However, the position does provide leadership and direction to the warehouse clerks and material handlers.

Candidates are required to undergo a drug screening after receiving a conditional job offer, but before starting employment.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.